ENTRY FOR SMUGGLER CHALLENGE
SLED RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS
AG-1 Opens & Closes rear bay door
AG-6 Releases cargo sled and activates parachutes that will pull the cargo sled from the bay
AG-7 Releases cargo from the sled and activates cargo parachutes
SMUGGLER DROP INSTRUCTIONS
VTOL Down to open lower bay doors #1 & #2
AG-2 To release the smugglers from bay
AG-3 To activate smugglers parachutes
MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM
The Sky Smugglers missile defense system is designed and built by PAC. The missile defense system uses a unique targeting system that allows the aircraft to take out targets from very long ranges without changing course.
ARMAMENT
(8) Long Range Cleaver missiles that have auto target capability
(10) Long Range Interceptor missiles that have auto target capability
The Sky Smuggler is also equipped with a large array of counter measures to ensure safe travel through hostile territories.
Credit to JohnnyBoythePilot for Missile Defense System
Credit to Connster3 for Cargo Sled
Hope everyone enjoys this build, please comment with any suggestions, Thank You!!!
Specifications
Spotlights
- TMach5 6.9 years ago
- JohnnyBoythePilot 6.9 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor SMUGGLERS Challenge **CLOSED**
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 151.3ft (46.1m)
- Length 142.3ft (43.4m)
- Height 52.5ft (16.0m)
- Empty Weight 76,591lbs (34,741kg)
- Loaded Weight 167,344lbs (75,906kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.611
- Wing Loading 37.9lbs/ft2 (185.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 4,417.1ft2 (410.4m2)
- Drag Points 49547
Parts
- Number of Parts 541
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 2,587
nice i like it. I replace cargo by my own heavy bomb ;)
TY for the upvote !
@JohnnyBoythePilot
@redbear89
@Texasfam04
No problem! I surpassed you on points so I decided to spotlight one of your builds. The missile defense system was kind of inspired by the P-1112 Aigaion's cruise missile system and the CFA-44 Nosferatu's ADMM missile pods. Realistically the missile itself can only track targets above the aircraft because the seekers/radars on the missiles are exposed at the top. To achieve all-around locking capability, a sophisticated radar and sensor network covers all aspects of the plane. The main radar is at the top, another is at the front, and so on. At least one radar or sensor is at every side of the plane. This sophisticated radar+sensor system aids the missile to achieve all-around lock.
Sure go ahead and make whatever variant of the Manta Ray. I don't think the Manta Ray could launch manned fighters, but they could probably launch drones, especially a flying-wing drone. With drone launching capability, and the ability to launch a barrage of missiles offensively and defensively, it's pretty much an arsenal ship (Ring any bells?).
TY Johnny for the Spotlight! I appreciate it. BTW, the missile system you created for the Manta Ray , i used on this also, but i was going to say i think its really cool. Having the ability to basically fire at targets from all angles is a pretty cool idea you came up with. Im thinking of doing something with the Manta also, maybe a new variation. A idea i had was to make it a flying airbase or international nuclear strike aircraft. What do u think? @JohnnyBoythePilot
@Texasfam04
Sure thing! I'll tag you for the airliner and smuggler variants. After the two variants I'll also be working on a bomber and a gunship variant of the C7.
Awesome! Your C7 is a beautiful plane. I i cant wait to see it. Tag me on your airliner when you get done. @JohnnyBoythePilot
@Texasfam04
I'm definitely using the C7. I'm busy wrapping up the P7 Airliner but when I complete it I will work on the smuggler variant of the C7.
LOL ! well technically missiles dont have to be shot :-D @TMach5
@Texasfam04 I'm glad you like it! It's great when we can push our skills to the limit.
@Texasfam04, you are a naughty pilot. See description: Execution. But, don't worry, your Family will still be paid for loyalty and service to the Boss. That means I won't hold it against you for the Challenge. ;-)
TY TMach! and thank you for putting this challenge on, its been one of the more fun ones ive participated in. @TMach5
@JohnnyBoythePilot , i wanted to show you my smuggler entry. Are you going to use your C7 or something new?
Awesome Build!
TY Max! You are def right, its not easy.@Maximis